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Positive Contribution

We have a lively and committed Student Council led by the Head Boy and Head Girl who produce a constant stream of good ideas to take the college forward, including suggestions on improving lessons and the use of buildings and resources.

Enjoy and Achieve

Teaching and learning have always been our highest priority. The core subjects of English, Maths, Science, ICT & Technology are at the centre of the curriculum. Students have the opportunity to enjoy a diversity of subjects from Performing Arts to Modern Languages. Teaching at Hartsdown encourages

Economic Wellbeing

At Hartsdown Academy we believe students should have a say in the running of the college, and have a lively and committed student council who produce a constant stream of good ideas to take the college forward. Students enthusiastically take on a range of additional responsibilities including acting as guides for visitors and peer mentoring.

Welcome to Hartsdown Academy

Since opening 50 years ago, Hartsdown Academy in Kent has been at the cutting edge of technology, educational innovation and community involvement, and is developing all the time to meet the changing needs of the diverse groups of people we serve. We are an inclusive co-educational college for students of all abilities from 11-18. Our vision for Hartsdown Academy is to provide a first-rate, broad ranging education that meets the needs of our college community.

Kent Healthy Schools

Stay Safe

Young people thrive in a structured and safe environment. Our clear and concise behaviour policy is based on the staff and students having the same high expectations of behaviour throughout the school and emphasises the need to reward positive behaviour. Hartsdown Academy has a dedicated pastoral team who play an essential part in dealing...

Hartsdown Academy embraces the principles of Kent Healthy Schools, and informs students about important current issues such as Drug Awareness, Internet Safety, Sexual Health and Domestic Violence in a range of contexts. We provide guidance for students to develop their emotional intelligence...